BERKELEY'S NEWS • DECEMBER 12, 2023
Where Do We Go Berkeley
Environment
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
City of Berkeley, organizations aid houseless population during tumultuous weather conditions
With the drop in temperatures and increase in rainfall, the City of Berkeley and local organizations have been working to provide aid for the houseless population during this turbulent weather.
Environment
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
City of Berkeley, organizations aid houseless population during tumultuous weather conditions
With the drop in temperatures and increase in rainfall, the City of Berkeley and local organizations have been working to provide aid for the houseless population during this turbulent weather.
Year In Retrospect 2022
DECEMBER 14, 2022
People's Park: What happened in 2022
People’s Park has been a point of controversy within the Berkeley community as campus seeks to build housing on the park, while activists work to preserve it. But currently, the park is “chaos,” according to Nicholas Alexander, a resource coordinator who helps run the kitchen in the park.
Year In Retrospect 2022
DECEMBER 14, 2022
People's Park: What happened in 2022
People’s Park has been a point of controversy within the Berkeley community as campus seeks to build housing on the park, while activists work to preserve it. But currently, the park is “chaos,” according to Nicholas Alexander, a resource coordinator who helps run the kitchen in the park.
City
JUNE 22, 2022
An ‘endless cycle’: LGBTQ+ people more likely to become houseless
While growing up in foster care and group homes, Oakland resident Vincent Ray Williams III, born HIV-positive and pansexual, alleged he was stigmatized, outcasted and physically abused when people "caught wind" of his sexual identity.
City
JUNE 22, 2022
An ‘endless cycle’: LGBTQ+ people more likely to become houseless
While growing up in foster care and group homes, Oakland resident Vincent Ray Williams III, born HIV-positive and pansexual, alleged he was stigmatized, outcasted and physically abused when people "caught wind" of his sexual identity.
City
MAY 18, 2022
'Very heartening': 2022 count shows decrease in houselessness in Berkeley
A countywide point-in-time count conducted by EveryOne Home revealed a 5%decrease in houselessness in the city of Berkeley from 2019 to 2022, according to a May 16 press release from Mayor Jesse Arreguín.
City
MAY 18, 2022
'Very heartening': 2022 count shows decrease in houselessness in Berkeley
A countywide point-in-time count conducted by EveryOne Home revealed a 5%decrease in houselessness in the city of Berkeley from 2019 to 2022, according to a May 16 press release from Mayor Jesse Arreguín.
City
MAY 09, 2022
East Bay attorney sleeps in encampment to protect houseless residents
“We have to be honest and recognize that we have people in our city that are unsheltered,” Henson said. “My goal is that they can remain there and feel safe and not feel targeted.”
City
MAY 09, 2022
East Bay attorney sleeps in encampment to protect houseless residents
“We have to be honest and recognize that we have people in our city that are unsheltered,” Henson said. “My goal is that they can remain there and feel safe and not feel targeted.”
City
MAY 01, 2022
Caltrans permitted by appeals court to clear encampments near Berkeley
The California Department of Transportation, or Caltrans, is permitted to clear houseless encampments beside Interstate 80 near Berkeley without having to provide alternate housing, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decided Wednesday.
City
MAY 01, 2022
Caltrans permitted by appeals court to clear encampments near Berkeley
The California Department of Transportation, or Caltrans, is permitted to clear houseless encampments beside Interstate 80 near Berkeley without having to provide alternate housing, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decided Wednesday.
City
JANUARY 24, 2022
Berkeley develops mobile wellness center for homeless population
The city of Berkeley is planning on launching a mobile wellness center that would provide mental health services and counseling at homeless encampments throughout the city.
City
JANUARY 24, 2022
Berkeley develops mobile wellness center for homeless population
The city of Berkeley is planning on launching a mobile wellness center that would provide mental health services and counseling at homeless encampments throughout the city.
City
AUGUST 23, 2021
24-hour Berkeley homeless shelter continues service upgrades
Since its July 1 opening, Horizon Transitional Village, the first 24-hour homeless shelter in Berkeley, has continued updating its services, while meeting some criticism from community members.
City
AUGUST 23, 2021
24-hour Berkeley homeless shelter continues service upgrades
Since its July 1 opening, Horizon Transitional Village, the first 24-hour homeless shelter in Berkeley, has continued updating its services, while meeting some criticism from community members.
State
AUGUST 12, 2021
Homeless activists respond to Berkeley homeless encampment cleanup
CA Gov. Gavin Newsom held a cleanup at a Berkeley homeless encampment Monday. The cleanup comes just over a month before his recall election Sept. 14.
State
AUGUST 12, 2021
Homeless activists respond to Berkeley homeless encampment cleanup
CA Gov. Gavin Newsom held a cleanup at a Berkeley homeless encampment Monday. The cleanup comes just over a month before his recall election Sept. 14.
Alameda County
APRIL 23, 2021
Temporary restraining order halts encampment eviction in Emeryville
The city of Emeryville was served a temporary restraining order April 19, halting its efforts to evict residents of the Ashby/Shellmound encampment.
Alameda County
APRIL 23, 2021
Temporary restraining order halts encampment eviction in Emeryville
The city of Emeryville was served a temporary restraining order April 19, halting its efforts to evict residents of the Ashby/Shellmound encampment.
